1969 Chevrolet Camaro

Description

The 1969 Camaro was recently named the most significant Chevrolet of the past 100 years, and when you look at this sizzling yellow Z/28 tribute, it's pretty easy to figure out why. With a 383 stroker under the hood, a 5-speed manual gearbox, and 4-wheel disc brakes, this Camaro was built to do more than just look good.

No other car wears racing stripes as well as a Camaro; they practically define the brand. Originally code 55 Azure Turquoise, the brilliant yellow paint is an outstanding choice for your high-performance F-body. Projecting an image that says it takes no prisoners, the paint looks right on the aggressive-looking Z/28, especially with the usual Z/28 styling upgrades. This car was repainted several years ago and still looks pretty good overall, showing a few signs of age and wear but nothing that'll stop it from being the center of attention. Black SS stripes are almost mandatory, just like the cowl-induction hood and ducktail spoiler out back, all of which give this Camaro traditional good looks that never go out of style. Details like the blacked-out grille, polished stainless wheel moldings, and black vinyl top elevate this Camaro above some of its stripped-down brothers, creating a wonderful contrast between the race-ready Z/28 gear and the high-impact color.

Houndstooth upholstery is a great choice for a 60s Camaro like this, and the look is purely OEM. Like the dark paint, the upholstery gives the Camaro a great deal of style that suits its price and reminds you why the '69 Camaro is an icon. The carpets are so nice that they're surely replacements, and the carpets, door panels, and even the dash pad appear to be newer. The gauges are cool Auto Meter dials in custom inserts that replace the factory dials, offering both more information and more style. And while it's kind of typical to have a Hurst shifter in a Z/28, note that this one shows five gears on the cue ball, not the usual four. A modern digital AM/FM/CD stereo system fits into the original radio's slot and with a tilt column, it's easy to get comfortable for the serious business of driving. In back, the trunk is bare, but that means it has nothing to hide and you can see how solid the sheetmetal really is.

That's a built 383 cubic inch stroker motor that puts big block power in a small block package. It dyno'd at 390 horsepower at the rear wheels, so it's definitely got the firepower to match its look. Many enthusiasts prefer the small block cars for their superior handling and generally more nimble demeanor, and this Camaro is no exception. It's nicely finished with some chrome dress-up and matching yellow paint on the block, along with finned valve covers and a big aluminum radiator up front. Long tube headers dump into a cool-sounding dual exhaust system with Flowmaster mufflers, and the transmission offers crisp shifts and low effort, not to mention that towering overdrive gear, so it just loafs along with 3.55 gears in the 10-bolt rear end. Rounding out this car's list of noteworthy attributes are 4-wheel power disc brakes, power steering, and Torque Thrust wheels wearing high performance rubber.

If you haven't experienced the greatest Chevy of all time, this is an ideal opportunity to do so, and if your goal is fun instead of investing, then few cars will deliver more fun per dollar than this 1969 Z/28 tribute. Call today!